Page 16 of The Lycan King's Secret Child

Amelia: "Xander... Drakov?"

Xander: "Guilty."

Amelia: Feigning casualness "What a coincidence running into you here."

Xander: "Is it?"

She raised an eyebrow.

Amelia: "You think it's not?"

Xander: "Perhaps fate has a hand in our meetings."

Amelia: "Or perhaps you're following me."

He smiled enigmatically.

Xander: "I assure you, I had no idea you'd be here tonight."

Amelia: "Then fate it is."

They stood in comfortable silence for a moment, both gazing at the sculpture.

Amelia: "Do you often attend gallery openings?"

Xander: "When time permits. Art offers an escape from... obligations."

Amelia: "Heavy lies the crown?"

He glanced at her, a hint of surprise in his eyes.

Xander: "Something like that."

Amelia: "Must be difficult, balancing such a vast business empire with personal interests."

Xander: "It has its challenges. But I find ways to manage."

Amelia: "Such as disappearing to remote estates in the middle of nowhere?"

He turned to face her fully.

Xander: "You did some thorough investigating."

Amelia: "It's my job."

Xander: "And trespassing?"

Amelia: Blushing slightly "An unfortunate misunderstanding."

Xander: "Is that what we're calling it?"

Amelia: "Look, I'm sorry if I overstepped. But you have to admit, you're an intriguing subject."

Xander: "Subject? Am I an experiment now?"

Amelia: Laughing softly "No, but you are a mystery I'd like to unravel."

He studied her intently.

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